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Drink driving arrests - 594/13

Provision of information held by Northumbria Police made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the 'Act')(FOIA)

Thank you for your email dated 1 August 2013 in which you made a request for access to certain information which may be held by Northumbria Police.

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You asked:

What were the top ten days where drink driving arrests were made in 2012 and how many arrests were made on each day within your police authority?

In response:

We have now had the opportunity to fully consider your request and I provide a response for your attention.

Following receipt of your request, searches were conducted with the Criminal Justice Department of Northumbria Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by Northumbria Police.

Below are the dates when there were most arrests and summons for drink driving offences for 2012.

8th April 2012

15

18th March 2012

14

12th August 2012

10

25th February 2012

10

10th March 2012

10

5th May 2012

10

21st October 2012

10

28th January2012

9

26th May 2012

9

14th July 2012

9

Northumbria Police are currently running a campaign reminding motorists not to drink and drive, which you may find of interest. I have provided the relevant link below.

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